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24 results for “federal-local-relations”

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

The great local government shake-up

Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.

  • 8 min
  • England

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court

A federal judge rejected Trump’s bid to move the hush money case to federal court, keeping the Manhattan prosecution on track in New York state court.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

Federal judge strikes down Texas restriction on drag shows, offers people a 'simple' solution

A Washington federal court struck down Texas SB 12, citing First Amendment violations and blocking enforcement against drag performances.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

Mark Walter's TWG Global blasts 'attacks,' insists 'no fraud' amid federal probe

Mark Walter’s TWG Global rejects fraud claims, calling scrutiny routine as a federal probe proceeds, aiming to steady stakeholders and sponsors.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

Thousands remain buried beneath Gaza ruins – local journalist to RT (VIDEO) — RT World News

RT interview reports thousands still buried in Gaza ruins as rescues lag amid ongoing strikes, scarce equipment, and mounting humanitarian strain.

  • 8 min
  • Palestine

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Chinese national in blue state charged with illegally voting in federal election under another man's name: DOJ

Yupeng Sun is accused of using another man’s identity to register and vote in the 2024 federal election. Charges were announced in Washington, D.C.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Federal panel signals it could support permanent fencing around White House park known for protests

Federal advisers in Washington indicate openness to permanent fencing at Lafayette Square, setting up design reviews and debate over protest access.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect

Washington judge rules Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon statement doesn’t apply to suspect in DNC/RNC pipe bombs, keeping the criminal case on track.

  • 7 min
  • USA

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

What will the Trump administration’s relationship with Andy Burnham look like?

As Washington watches, early signals will show if ties with UK Labour’s Andy Burnham skew transactional or tense on security, trade, and urban policy.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Global SummitsThe Veil

Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says, but adds he has "great relationship" with Netanyahu

At the G7, Trump criticized Israel’s Lebanon strike as excessive but said he has a great relationship with Netanyahu, citing concerns over timing before...

  • 7 min
  • Lebanon

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor's office

President Trump names James M. McDonald to head New York’s SDNY, a key post overseeing Wall Street, corruption, and national security cases, pending Sen...

  • 7 min
  • USA

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Top Trump agency purges over 20 suspected China-linked products from federal marketplace

U.S. SBA delists 20+ products tied to Beijing-based sourcing amid origin concerns, advising reviews of active orders as compliance checks proceed.

  • 7 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall

Authorities in Washington investigate large ‘8647’ numerals on the National Mall amid debate over protected speech and security concerns.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's relationship with Israel's Netanyahu tested over Iran war

Strains emerge between Washington and Jerusalem on Iran timelines, red lines, and talks as hostilities and signaling intensify in Jerusalem and Iran.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Russia opens door to ‘new relationship’ with U.S. as Putin wrestles with Ukraine deadlock

At SPIEF in St. Petersburg, Putin hints at a possible U.S.–Russia reset amid Ukraine stalemate, testing diplomacy while military pressure persists.

  • 7 min
  • Russia

World TradeThe Veil

Anthropic Crackdown A ‘Spectacular Overreach’: Federal Judge

Washington judge criticizes Pentagon’s supply‑chain risk designation for Anthropic, signaling skepticism of broad controls; outcome could reshape procur...

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

Ukraine Used 3 Types of Local Drones to Pierce Moscow's Air Defenses

Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow on May 18, 2026 used three local types, breaching air defenses and exposing counter-UAS gaps, per reports.

  • 7 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?

UK leans on royal soft power as Charles visits the US to ease Trump–Starmer tensions over Iran and protect security, trade, and alliance coordination.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarThe Veil

The White House and Buckingham Palace: A special relationship

Royal visit to Washington highlights efforts to project unity on Iran policy and security, mixing ceremony with quiet talks amid lingering differences.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Military / WarBehind The Veil

Nine convicted in North Texas ICE attack as Kash Patel issues warning to those who target federal officers

Benjamin Song convicted of attempted murder in federal trial over July 4, 2025 ambush attack on ICE detention facility in North Texas. FBI Director Kash Patel r...

  • 3 min
  • United States

Society / CultureThe Veil

Heightened security threat in U.S. after Iran strikes, federal law enforcement officials warn

Could Iranian so-called sleeper cells in the U.S. prepare to retaliate after the strikes on Iran? Jericka Duncan looks into security precautions.

  • 4 min
  • United States

Society / CultureThe Veil

San Francisco moderate Democrats spending millions in local elections, fearing another progressive takeover

Moderate Democrats in San Francisco are fighting progressive candidates with a $10 million campaign by Neighbors for a Better San Francisco to maintain centrist...

  • 4 min
  • United States

Society / CultureThe Veil

Federal prosecutor admits 'extraordinary' timing in Abrego Garcia smuggling case charges

Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces human smuggling charges as prosecutor Rob McGuire defends the 'extraordinary' decision to prosecute after 2022 Ten...

  • 6 min
  • El Salvador

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations

  • 5 min
  • United States